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To: Greg or e who wrote (8380)	7/12/2010 7:15:26 PM
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Ottawa looking at adding honour crimes to Criminal Code, minister says The Canadian Press MISSISSAUGA, ONT.—The minister for status of women says Ottawa is looking into amending the Criminal Code to include so-called honour crimes. Rona Ambrose spoke today in Mississauga, Ont., condemning honour-based violence against women. The city west of Toronto was home to 16-year-old Aqsa Parvez, who was killed by her father and brother after repeated conflict with her family over her desire for some independence. According to facts entered in court, the two Parvez men believed they could keep the family’s pride intact by killing Aqsa, rather than letting her have a part-time job and go to the movies with friends. Ambrose says the federal government is calling on community groups to develop on-the-ground projects to help prevent so-called honour killings. There was no funding commitment but the minister encouraged women’s and community-based groups to submit project proposals. When asked if the Criminal Code would be amended to include honour killing, Ambrose said the government is looking into it. “I’ll say that it’s something that we’re looking at,” she said. “Nothing more than that at this time.” thestar.com

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